We consulted with Laura after we bought a house this summer to help get overall planning advice and…read moreshe was amazing. Super responsive to our outreach and she gave really useful and direct guidance and recommendations for specific services we may want to consider. Exactly what we needed as we were thinking long term / big picture for our new forever home. Will gladly be working with her in the future once we are ready for big landscape projects!

A family dream!…read more Laura helped us complete our dream of having a functional, fun, gorgeous backyard! She did a great job working with our vision and shaping the yard into a useful space for all ages to enjoy. She even connected us with an amazing contractor who helped us fulfill our vision. I would highly recommend Laura's services. She helps guide you through the journey. She understands the landscape and weather. She helps pick the plants and installs them and even gives guidance on how to care for your new yard. We could not be happier!!

We hired Christian and his team to design and build a deck (and remove the old one plus a giant,…read morebusted concrete patio). All of my experiences with him and his crew were great. He's a thoughtful design consultant in that he will be a sounding board, will have his own ideas, and ultimately worked with us to get the design and build we wanted. I feel completely satisfied. The crew building the deck were so solid--super hard working, efficient, friendly. Christian was referred to us and I've already referred him to someone else and will continue to do so. We'll bring him back in for some additional landscape work as well later this year.

Christian is a creative problem solver. I have a very small patio. He delivered exactly what I…read morewanted which was a Mediterranean style patio. He found the perfect dimensions for pots as well as flowers and plants to make my space pop with color and create a Mediterranean oasis. He built a shed to look like a Tuscan cottage, which in turn has now become the gorgeous centerpiece of my space! He genuinely cares about making your place unique to your style while being enjoyable and practical for your needs. He has a can-do attitude, a creative eye, and the skills to execute masterfully. I couldn't be happier. Thank you Christian!

We used Dana Lund Landscaping for the Landscape portion of our new pool and outdoor kitchen. They…read morealso did the hardscape portion of the pool project that was under Hawkins Pools. We are really happy with the work Dana Lund did. Frans spent time with us to understand our preferences then put together an initial plan and followed that up by talking with us about various plant options, pros and cons of each then took us to the nursery to actually look at the different types of plants and make the final selections. Rodrigo and his crew did a great job on the porcelain tile decking. He was on site often and was always available by phone if we had any questions or any issues came up. He was very knowledgeable and had good suggestions when there were a couple ways things could be done. Marco, Angel and Joel and his crew did a great job with the drainage system, irrigation system, lighting and planting. Joel and crew's work was high quality. We're very happy with the outcome and would recommend Dana Lund Landscaping.

We needed to replace our raised wooden deck and were looking for a replacement and adjacent…read morelandscaping that would address critical drainage issues. We met with Lund landscaper Taylor Hawkins to discuss options. He came back with a really great preliminary design that matched all our wants and needs. We suggested a small change and he finalized a really great design. Since we already had a stone terrace and wanted to optimize the budget, we chose to match our existing look and Taylor's design addressed all our needs: Most important to us, improved drainage and gravel instead of grass; a continuous paved patio where the raised deck once stood, giving us a more useable, flat surface all the way to the terrace steps, and finally, plantings that enhanced our existing landscape, an upgrade to the sprinkler system and bonuses like a seat wall to expand the use of the patio for guests. Lund even took existing pavers that were removed from the old build and used them to create a circular patio in an area that had been useless before. Lund's talented team were on time, every day, all day. We had one or two weather delays, but if it wasn't pouring, they were there working. If one part couldn't be done due to rain, they moved to something else they could do under shelter. It was like that with every part of the project. Taylor provided guidance, Raphael was an amazing craftsman who installed the pavers with the most amazingly accurate drainage (including additional drainage and water for our potted patio roses), new circular patio and retaining wall. Likewise, Martine built the most beautiful steps for us and finished up the seat wall, Manuel handled the dig out, drainage and gravel work, Angel ordered the plant material and marshalled the guys who planted everything (they were fantastic), and he and Rodrigo also handled the sprinkler system to all the existing plantings and left extra nodes available for future plants. If anyone was left out, please forgive, because the entire workforce were all professional, understanding, and always ready to assist and make a change if necessary. You can't do a project where you dig up your yard and not find the unexpected. Lund was very responsive and immediately addressed any issue, found a resolution, and it was done, usually within a day or two at most. We received everything we paid for, and more. We are currently enjoying the fruits of their labor! We would definitely use Lund Landscaping again and, in fact, we have already received a future quote for some changes we are contemplating on our fountain. Thank you again, Lund Landscaping, for your great work! Because of you, our family's Easter celebration was so inviting, they didn't want to go home!

We worked with Landscape Experts Inc (LEI) to revitalize our wild yard, cutting back swaths of…read moreovergrowth and transforming it with a variety of beautiful California native plants and nine fruit trees. They also carved out a lovely hillside with custom stairs, a spacious terrace, and game trails perfect for enjoying the view. LEI works with YesPlease.Garden (YPG) who managed the design process and Fresh Coat Restoration who completed the new fence. The partnerships were well integrated and it felt like working with a single team. See my Google Maps review for more on YPG. We are very happy with our project and would recommend LEI because they were professional, courteous, reliable, and provided clear and upfront pricing. Documenting decisions in writing proved helpful for keeping everyone on the same page. Any problems we had were resolved fairly, such as correcting the direction of our stairs. Aaron is a man of his word but prefers to conduct most of his business through texting. We first contacted LEI and they promptly scheduled a time to visit our property with YPG to see what was possible within the budget we set out. We completed the design with YPG and LEI scheduled a time for the project demolition. A later approximate time for planting was set, but that was dependent on the availability of the various plants we had selected. Everything scoped in the design was completed within the budget and any add-ons we later requested were priced separately and fairly.

My wife and I are in love with our yard again, and we are very happy with the work Aaron and his…read morecrew did. After deciding to remove our pool, we hired Aaron as the installer for our new landscape project, and we are so glad we did. For months, work was moving forward almost every day, from demolition prep and grading to hardscape, planting, irrigation, lighting, fencing, pergola installation, pebble work, and the finishing touches. The quality of the work was excellent throughout. The paver patio, carport, and front entry all turned out beautifully, and the plants, irrigation, and lighting were installed with great care. We were especially impressed by the rock and pebble work, particularly the dry creek and front mow strip. The mix of stone sizes gave everything a natural, detailed, and polished look that really elevated the final result. Aaron also has a strong eye for detail. He regularly caught things that needed adjustment, even when we had not noticed them ourselves, and he stayed focused on getting everything right. While there were some issues that delayed finishing the project, Aaron took responsibility and worked with us to make them right, which we truly appreciated. In the end, what matters most is that we are thrilled with the outcome. Our yard feels beautiful, welcoming, and complete, and we look forward to years of enjoying it.

The Oakplant team are the best gardeners I have ever hired. EVER…read more Started when promised, finished when promised and came in on budget. Masters of irrigation. Dream team for design and plant choices. And, they won't sell you something you do not need. They are so good and so attentive to the plants, irrigation, layout and all things gardening. I added their monthly maintenance to make sure the garden continues to stun as time goes by. Goodbye to the blow-and-mow team. That is no longer considered gardening in my book. Oakplant Landscaping will not disappoint!

I hired Felipe and his crew as subcontractors for a large landscaping project in the City of…read morePiedmont. They performed exceptionally well and delivered high-quality workmanship throughout the project. The team was professional, efficient, and reliable from start to finish. I appreciate their hard work and dedication--keep up the excellent work

Steve and his crew performed excellent services. I would and have already recommended them to…read moreneighbors and friends as an excellent landscape company with fair pricing. They did not skimp on quality of effort nor quality of work. Like every homeowner project the need for good communication is key to a happy outcome. Steve outshines in this area. He listened to me describe mine and my yard's individual need. I had a nightmare situation of invasive tree roots growing from under the fence from adjoining neighbors excessively thorny trees. The consequence were thorny tree shoots growing throughout my backyard and its sucker branches popping up on every 2-3 inches along the way. It eventually took over my lawn area by 25ft + in every direction. And it was growing longer! This made it impossible to walk on the lawn and enjoy without being stabbed and bloodied by long sharp thorns. I needed these tree roots traced and dug out completely all the way to the fence line before applying new landscaping. Gaspar and Henry did an excellent job of removing each one of these multiple roots by hand digging. Very laborious and yet they handled it well in the hot summer sun and doing a complete and excellent job. They did it quickly and I thank them tremendously. I had to make the hard but wise choice of not re-sodding and no longer having a lawn. Steve was very patient and guided me to the right choices of landscape material that would help me eliminate this problem from reoccurring on my yard. Steve and his crew (Gaspar and Henry) were a blessing and gave me back my yard. Thank you, sincerely. It was a great experience to work with Awaken Landscapes. I would use them again.

Steve and his crew were so easy to work with. They were very communicative, on schedule, and on…read morebudget! I highly recommend!

We had such a great experience working with Universal Pavers on our backyard! From our very first…read morecall with Pat, communication was great throughout the entire process. Pat and Ricardo were both wonderful to work with and really took the time to listen to what we wanted and needed for our space. Our backyard is on a hill, which made the project a bit more challenging, especially with the installation of a retaining wall. But the team completely transformed our yard into a beautiful, functional space! They installed turf, built the retaining wall, and added new plants throughout. We now have so much more usable space to enjoy, which has made such a difference! The entire crew was very professional, hardworking, and paid great attention to detail. We're so happy with how everything turned out and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to transform their outdoor space!

We purchased a home with a huge backyard and so much potential -- but it was completely overgrown,…read moreand it was hard to envision what could truly be done with the space. From the moment I reached out to Pat, we connected right away. He is incredibly knowledgeable about landscape design, layout, and all things plants. He really helped us see what was possible. Pat then introduced us to Ricardo, who is the expert in hardscape, mechanical work, and overall execution. Ricardo and his team worked tirelessly to demo our backyard. Once it was cleared, we finally saw how much usable space we truly had -- and we even uncovered a view! We were so pleased with the entire process -- from design to execution -- and absolutely love the end result. Working with Pat and Ricardo was seamless, professional, and collaborative. We're already looking forward to having them transform our front yard next. We highly recommend Universal Pavers for anyone looking to reimagine their outdoor space!

Riedel Precision Landscaping is awesome to work with. We have used them twice: for a short and…read moresimple front yard replant and for a more complex backyard project. John Riedel takes time to understand what you want and repeats it back to you. He'll partner with you to find a creative solution to your landscape challenges. He's knowledgeable and comprehensive in his estimates.The crew is hard working, professional, and respectful. And John has a great network of professionals he'll bring in - from plumbing, electrical to pool contractors. He's a pleasure to work with.

Our job is tiny and also a tiny budget needs architects and engineering for deck and retaining…read morewalls etc. Having no idea where to start, I called John Riedel based simply on following his truck. He gave me loads of free advice, guidance and referrals. I haven't used him yet (likely will be out of my budget) but he's the most helpful, responsive landscaper I've ever dealt with....an absolute professional and excellent communicator so I HOPE we can use him once the design is completed!!!